05/01/2006
Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc. reduces wind energy cost with new improvements
Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc. has announced that the cost of
producing its wind power plants is declining with improved technology. As a result, Mass Megawatts can compete more effectively with fossil fuels like oil and natural gas in high wind areas. Engineering design modifications have resulted in several innovations. Mass Megawatts is using less expensive mechanical parts after undergoing 18 months of outdoor testing. On many occasions, the weather was very severe during the testing period.
In another example of cost reduction, the use of air flow acceleration techniques normally not cost effective for wind power systems is a method being used to compete more effectively. In order to be successful with the use of air flow acceleration techniques like diffusers and wind augmentation, Mass Megawatts' wind power plants are being constructed to be strong enough for withstanding the long term wear and tear of turbulence related to diffuser airflow. Additionally, Mass Megawatts is using less expensive material with its diffusers in order to achieve cost reductions. In the past, engineering or cost related issues prevented the more common horizontal axis wind turbines from commercializing the use of diffusers.
producing its wind power plants is declining with improved technology. As a result, Mass Megawatts can compete more effectively with fossil fuels like oil and natural gas in high wind areas. Engineering design modifications have resulted in several innovations. Mass Megawatts is using less expensive mechanical parts after undergoing 18 months of outdoor testing. On many occasions, the weather was very severe during the testing period.
In another example of cost reduction, the use of air flow acceleration techniques normally not cost effective for wind power systems is a method being used to compete more effectively. In order to be successful with the use of air flow acceleration techniques like diffusers and wind augmentation, Mass Megawatts' wind power plants are being constructed to be strong enough for withstanding the long term wear and tear of turbulence related to diffuser airflow. Additionally, Mass Megawatts is using less expensive material with its diffusers in order to achieve cost reductions. In the past, engineering or cost related issues prevented the more common horizontal axis wind turbines from commercializing the use of diffusers.
- Source:
- Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc.
- Author:
- Edited by Trevor Sievert, Online Editorial Journalist
- Email:
- press@windfair.net
- Keywords:
- wind energy, wind farm, renewable energy, wind power, wind turbine, rotorblade, offshore, onshore